INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team battled St. John's in a Thursday afternoon match but ultimately fell, 3-1, to a side that is tied for third in the conference standings. The Bulldogs (6-7-1, 3-3-0 BIG EAST) struck first and held the lead through 25 minutes of play, but the Red Storm (7-4-4, 4-2-1 BIG EAST) scored three unanswered in the setback.
Key Moments
- 22' | Off a pass from Alexei Whittaker, Talia Sommer carries forward, eludes two defenders, and finds Arianna Jalics in the center. Jalics makes a move to the left and her left-footed shot sneaks inside the far post. Butler takes a 1-0 lead.
- 27' | In the center of the field, St. John's midfielder Melina Couzis plays directly forward to Jessica Garziano at the top of the box. Garziana turns and chips to the upper right corner of the goal and equalizes the match, 1-1.
- 40' | From in front of her own goal, the Red Storm's Couzis plays out to the left and finds Molly Feighan. Feighan sprints down the sideline and sends a ball into the middle to Ava Collins. Collins makes a move to the right to elude her defender and is able to slide the ball under the keeper. St. John's goes up one goal, 2-1.
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- 57' | On the left side of St. John's attacking end, the Red Storm's Feighan plays forward to Garziana. Garziana carries to the end line and hits a low cross directly in front of the goal to a charging Nicole Gordon, who is able to punch it in for the final 3-1 margin.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS:
Arianna Jalics
ASSISTS:
Talia Sommer
Bulldog Bits
- Arianna Jalics' goal was her second of the season and of her career.
- Talia Sommer's assist was the second of her career.
- While the Bulldogs held the advantage in possession and outshot the Red Storm, 10-7, St. John's put four shots on goal, compared to two for Butler.
